1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F377 FRB
1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 350,236 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 350,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F377 FRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 350,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F377 FRB Mileage History
- 13/11/2021347,566 mi
- 13/11/2021347,566 mi
- 08/12/2022348,419 mi+853 mi
- 26/10/2024349,241 mi+822 mi
- 18/10/2025350,236 mi+995 mi
Average of roughly 680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F377 FRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F377 FRB) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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